How do you pronounce "hookups"?

In American English: /ˈhʊˌkəps/ (HUU-kuhps). In British English: /hˈʊkʌps/ (H-uuk). In Canadian English: /ˈhʊˌkəps/ (HUU-kuhps). In Australian English: /hˈʊkʌps/ (H-uuk).

Is "hookups" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhʊˌkəps/ (HUU-kuhps), while in British English it's /hˈʊkʌps/ (H-uuk).

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hookups

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/ˈhʊˌkəps/

HUU-kuhps

Syllable Breakdown

hʊhoo·kəpskups

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